Friday, 30 September 2011
Looked in the mirror recently? You're pretty special! You have a unique face, a unique personality and a unique style to s...
Friday, 30 September 2011
Beaded Jewellery is certainly becoming one of the main crazes in the fashion industry, and even some of the top celebrities can be seen wearing it to help compliment the way they look. Some will consider it cheap and tacky; however they obviously don't understand just how great this new accessory ca...
Friday, 30 September 2011
Look up into the stars of heaven, and start counting, when you reach 1,000 you'll realize there is no way to count every star in the sky, nor can you count the myriad ways that beads can be used. While normally will see beads used in jewelry, possibly made famous by the necklaces worn in abundance ...
Thursday, 29 September 2011
When it comes to making beautiful beaded jewellery, there are a number of techniques that once learned, will be invaluable in every jewellery-making project to come. Here are three of these techniques.
Crimping: Crimping refers to shaping the two ends of the piece of wire you've used to...
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Beads have a long tradition in cultures around the world. In ancient times beads made of stone could be found on clothing. Later they developed larger sized beads made of ivory or shell. Archeologists have found glass beads they determine go back as far back as Roman times.
Beads have b...
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Many people may be familiar with the use of beads for jewellery, as these types of accessories have been around for quite a while. However, beads may be used for more than this if a little creativity is utilized. In addition to their use in making bracelets and necklaces, these little colorful pie...
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Beads have formed part of art since time immemorial. The purpose and use of beads is diverse ranging from small-scale artwork to large-scale industrial production of both ornaments and jewellery.
The beauty of beads lies in their simplicity. They are found everywhere, but only the eye ...
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Long before people began to adorn themselves with gold, silver and precious stones, people would use beads to make jewellery. At that time these beads would have been made from natural materials such as wood,shells and semi-precious stones. These natural beads may have needed a hole cutting through ...
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Small businesses are starting to blossom and in these days of financial hardship, many women who are staying at home are looking for ways to supplement their husband?s income. Some have chosen to make their hobby into a business and are now seeking ways of how to sell beaded jewellery. There are a n...